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Expression Exercises

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An expression is a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people.

In English an expression doesn't always have a particular grammar structure but is commonly used in spoken English.

Examples :

  • OK!
  • Oh my god!
  • See you later! 
  • What’s up?
  • How’s it going?
  • How are things?
  • How about you?
  • Pretty good.
  • Same as always.
  • Could be better.
  • Can't complain.
  • No problem.
  • No worries.
  • My pleasure.
  • Anytime.
  • Anyway, ...
  • I have no idea.
  • Exactly.
  • Absolutely.
  • That’s for sure.
  • I couldn’t agree more.
  • You’re telling me!
  • I’ll say!
  • I suppose so.
  • That’s great!
  • Poor you.
  • Sorry!
  • Alright!
  • What a day!
  • Fancy meeting you here!
Expression example sentences
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.Кейт, я беру сумку с собой, нет повода для беспокойства.
Hello, madam, unfortunately...Здравствуйте, мадам, к сожалению...
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.Ещё один бокал белого вина, пожалуйста.
Nice to meet you, Toby!Приятно познакомиться, Тоби!
Alright! See you, bye.Хорошо! Увидимся, пока.
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you?Мне нравится Искусственный Интеллект, а тебе?
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please?Ну, а ты можешь объяснить, как ты считаешь?
I just need your name and mobile number, please.Мне нужно только Ваше имя и номер мобильного, пожалуйста.
Nice to meet you Cate, see you later!Приятно познакомиться, Кейт, до встречи!
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...Ладно, Тоби, мой болтливый друг, мне жаль это говорить...
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.Он выглядит слегка напуганным, думаю, он чует запах Беара.
Thanks for your kind wishes.Спасибо за твои тёплые поздравления.
Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course.Потом я, конечно же, пропустила встречу в 11:00.
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.Если у тебя нет других дел получше, конечно.
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?Пожалуйста, ты мог бы не напоминать мне об этих 10 днях!?
Really? Thank you so much!Правда? Спасибо огромное!
Can you get me 3 small beers, please?Можешь взять для меня три маленьких пива?
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please?Можно мне пачку сигарет, пожалуйста.
Sure, no problem.Конечно, без проблем.
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying!Правда? Это не было очевидным, спасибо за разъяснения!

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional